Behaviour and psychology
Why we laugh at animals (and they probably laugh at us)
In jokes, animals talk, philosophise and wear glasses. Why is that so funny? Wordplay, pure absurdity and dog philosophy, plus the joke of the issue.
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Tips & blog
Articles and videos about training, behaviour, nutrition and life with dogs.
Stories and news
More than 30 dog attacks and bites a day in Serbia
The problem does not start when a dog bites. It usually starts much earlier. Serbia records 12,000 to 15,000 dog attacks and bite injuries a year, more than 30 every day.
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VideoBehaviour and psychology
What does a dog really remember
Owners often say their dog knows exactly what it did wrong. But does a dog remember events the way a person does? No. A dog remembers differently, and that changes how we should train it.
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VideoBehaviour and psychology
Is the American Staffordshire Terrier an aggressive dog, or is that just a prejudice?
When the American Staffordshire Terrier is mentioned, many people immediately picture an aggressive and dangerous dog. That image has been built up over the years through sensationalist media headlines, isolated incidents and countless prejudices. The question, however, is whether the American Staffordshire Terrier really is…
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Training
Dog training and owner education programme: VOĐA
A well-trained dog is not the result of chance, but of its owner's knowledge. Most people believe the problem lies with the dog. Experience shows that the problem is almost always in the communication between dog and human. The VOĐA programme grew out of many years of practical work with thousands of dogs and their owners. Its aim is not to teach the dog a few commands, but to
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Adoption
Horror near Aleksinac! Woman poisoned stray dogs, then threw their bodies into a well
Officers of the Ministry of the Interior in Niš, acting on the orders of the Basic Public Prosecutor's Office in Aleksinac, will file criminal charges against J. V. (50) from the area around the town on reasonable suspicion that she committed the criminal offence of killing and abusing animals. She is suspected of having, during the past week, in the village of Tešica near Aleksinac, placed poisoned
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VideoStories and news
Three dog attacks in two days in Belgrade: is the problem the breed or the owners?
In the space of two days, three serious dog attacks on people were recorded in Belgrade, reopening the question of who is responsible: the owners, the law or its enforcement. Duško Jovanović of the Kennel Club of Serbia points out that attacks happen because people fail to understand dog behaviour, and that dogs have retained instincts typical of the pack. The head
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VideoStories and news
A dog never fakes it, not even when it bites you
Today's technology has opened the door for everyone to have an opinion on everything, regardless of their knowledge, experience or the road they have actually travelled. Words are spoken easily these days and spread even more easily. When you look at the amount that is written, the analyses on offer and the firmness of the views expressed, you would think that behind them stand years of work, mistakes, failures
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VideoNutrition and health
Dogs can smell parkinson's disease years in advance
The main study was published in 2025 in the Journal of Parkinson's Disease. The research involved: How the experiment was carried out The dogs did not sniff people directly but skin samples (sebum). Sebum is an oily substance produced by the sebaceous glands in the skin. In Parkinson's disease its composition changes and it takes on a specific odour. Steps in the experiment: The dogs were rewarded
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VideoStories and news
Children who learn to communicate with dogs and take part in their training develop a range of important life skills
At a time when phones, tablets and video games have become an everyday part of children's lives, many parents wonder how to encourage their children to spend more time in the real world. One of the most beautiful and most natural ways to do that is for a child to spend time with a dog. A dog is not just a pet; it can be a true teacher of life values. When a child
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VideoTraining
Dog training and owner education programme
The VOĐA package: complete education for dog owners. VOĐA is a complete dog training and owner education programme, the first of its kind in the region and beyond, based on humane communication methods. It is intended for everyone who wants an obedient, stable and confident dog, as well as clear, practical guidance on how to react properly in everyday situations. Two carefully designed
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VideoStories and news
Dog fighting in Serbia
Dog fighting is part of a sad reality, even if it may not seem so because we rarely see it. This sadistic entertainment is just one form of animal abuse; it works in the same way as bear-baiting, cockfighting, bullfighting… People are entertained by provoking and torturing animals they do not see as living beings but as objects without feelings, so
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